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Old 01-01-2009, 02:37 PM   #1
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47 panel static drop

So this panel came in the shop last night. It's a job now let me give you the run down on this baby. Somebody put a 1st gen Camaro under it and they did a ****ty job. The front end runs down hill so the anti dive is gone. When the guy got the truck the old owner told him "Man we had a big block in here" you be the judge.Oh yeah the dottom of the chassis was 15.5" off the ground.













After alittle plasma action we set the panel at ride height.





I'll post some more later.
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Old 01-01-2009, 02:40 PM   #2
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Re: 47 panel static drop

Now I know some of you guys are wondering what happen to the 78 Chassis that I was doing. Right now there are no updates it is my truck. I have to get some paying jobs.

I've got some new Pictures for you guys. The 4-Bar is one of my designs I make my own rod ends. The brackets are laser cut. I have 53 other brackets. I'll start posting them in the for sale categorie













I'm going to run a track bar like the old C-10's The mount on the rear end is tempory I have to make the kick ass one.





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Old 01-01-2009, 03:17 PM   #3
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Re: 47 panel static drop

what the hell were they smokin' when they put that sub frame in, must have been some good stuff. as usual thu Lou, nice work
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Old 01-01-2009, 03:58 PM   #4
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Re: 47 panel static drop

This will be an interesting thread to watch.
Always like your approach to builds Lou.
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Old 01-01-2009, 04:18 PM   #5
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They must have busted out the blueprints for that frame setup!

Cant wait to see this one finished!
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Old 01-01-2009, 04:24 PM   #6
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I've seen some real scab jobs in my life but I think that one tops then all. What you are doing looks great, keep us posted on the progress.
I like your covers on the shin getters though. I pack a few scars from the ones on my truck from when had it apart in times past.

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Old 01-01-2009, 06:50 PM   #7
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WOW!
Looks like you may have saved someones life by cutting that mess off of there. Most mockup tack welds and brackets look better than that.

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Old 01-01-2009, 06:55 PM   #8
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Looking good lou!
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:18 AM   #9
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Lou glad to see you have some work in your shop now.Lou you need a Scotts
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Old 01-02-2009, 07:21 PM   #10
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Re: 47 panel static drop

hey lou, 55 dude from your site! been following the build and figured $$money$$ had it stalled. had one similar to that one come loose going around the corner 30 years ago. discovered what "field repair" and 6011 rod was that night. what front end are you thinking of using? got a 52'panel and a 54' burb so i have been keeping tabs. being a tv host probably took all your time but paid the bills. stay cool!
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Old 01-08-2009, 10:17 PM   #11
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Re: 47 panel static drop

I put some of the boxing plates in today. I'm not going to box the whole frame it's a money thing. As you guys can see in some of the photos I welded the front 4-Bar brackets right to the frame a lot of people were tell me hey you need gussets well here it is. I like to weld the bracket then take the boxing plate around the tubing this way it is welded at two points.





The boxing plate is 1/8" plate. The next thing is cap the end of the tubing then the
C-notch.





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Old 01-09-2009, 05:16 PM   #12
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Re: 47 panel static drop

Luo I sure do miss your tv show. i've watched them many times most twice. i really like those extra tuches on the fab work here. keep up the nice work. you have a lot to teach us.your one of the reasons i attempted my build you made i look easy.
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Old 01-09-2009, 10:25 PM   #13
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more lou,we need more!
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love the spades on the brackets, nice touch
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Old 03-19-2009, 08:42 PM   #15
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I like those rod ends. did you make the adjustable one too? Can you post some more info on those?

Your show was great. After you left I stopped watching Powerblock all together.
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Your 4 bar brackets are really nice.
Nice work on the est of the truck also.
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Need a bit more info on the length of the arm for the panard bar on the axle?
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I like those rod ends. did you make the adjustable one too? Can you post some more info on those?

Your show was great. After you left I stopped watching Powerblock all together.
Not to take anything away from Lou (very nice work) but I found this guy on Ebay that fabricates rod ends, frame parts, brackets, connectors, etc. for rock crawlers, buggies, etc. I have not used them but its all cnc milled, looks really nice and he has sold a lot with good feedback. He also has tubing clamps and other assorted goodies.

http://stores.ebay.com/Fabrication-Needs
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Very cool... subscribed..
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awesome work lou. that panel's original setup looks scary. i hope you are gonna bring it back down to earth... looks sweet. love the fab work. subscribing to this one as well
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Wow... And to think somebody at some point was blowing down the road in that thing having fun!! Somebody take that mans welder away! Love the 4 bar brackets! Looks good!
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I have always loved your work Lou and looks like another one is being saved. at least it will be done right this time. I look forward to watching your touches on this one.
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Not to take anything away from Lou (very nice work) but I found this guy on Ebay that fabricates rod ends, frame parts, brackets, connectors, etc. for rock crawlers, buggies, etc. I have not used them but its all cnc milled, looks really nice and he has sold a lot with good feedback. He also has tubing clamps and other assorted goodies.

http://stores.ebay.com/Fabrication-Needs
Ditto sir, I bought alot of my parts from him and he's a great guy with great prices.

Anyways, this looks like a great build Lou, glad to see you in this section of the board. I wish you were still on MuscleCar, that show hasn't been the same.

Are you planning on running coilovers in the rear?
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